Germany: Police seize 400 kilograms of cocaine at Hamburg port
Customs officials were alerted after dock workers spotted two men behaving suspiciously. Both suspects have been arrested.
Spain: Dozens injured in Madrid bar explosion
While some media reports attributed the blast in a Madrid bar to a gas leak, Spanish authorities warned that it was still too early to determine the cause.
UK: Clashes with police reported at huge far-right rally
London officers were attacked after a crowd of some 110,000 people gathered near Westminster for an anti-immigration protest led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Taliban say they met US diplomats, talked 'bilateral' ties
The US did not immediately react to the claims made by the Afghan regime that American representatives were discussing ways to develop relations with the Taliban.
Istanbul district mayor Mutlu arrested amid crackdown on CHP
Hasan Mutlu, the head of Istanbul's Bayrampasa district, will be facing corruption charges. Mutlu is the latest in the growing line of politicians from the CHP opposition party to be arrested by the Turkish authorities.
Istanbul district mayor Mutlu arrested amid CHP crackdown
Hasan Mutlu, the head of Istanbul's Bayrampasa district, will be facing corruption charges. Mutlu is the latest in the growing line of politicians from the CHP opposition party to be arrested by the Turkish authorities.
Ukraine: Trump tells NATO allies to stop buying Russian oil
US President Donald Trump has said he is ready to sanction Moscow if all NATO allies halt purchases of Russian oil. Russian forces have used a pipeline to approach a front-line town in Ukraine. DW has more.
Middle East: IDF says 250,000 people have left Gaza City
The Israeli army said hundreds of thousands have evacuated from Gaza City and urged residents to head to a "humanitarian zone" near Khan Younis. Meanwhile, protesters in Berlin demanded peace in Gaza. DW has more.
Local state election to test Merz coalition
Political parties will be holding final campaigns ahead of a local election in North Rhine-Westphalia. The poll is being seen locally as the first test of Friedrich Merz's coalition government.
Pope Leo turns 70 and remains an enigma
As the Pope from the United States celebrates his 70th birthday, questions linger — might he emerge as a counterweight to US President Donald Trump?
Myanmar: Alleged junta airstrike kills students in Rakhine
A attack hit schools in Rakhine state, killing several students, an ethnic minority armed group and media say. The victims were aged between 15 and 21, according to the reports.
Tokyo hosts World Athletics Championships, amid gender testing controversy
The championships are taking place four years after the COVID pandemic disrupted the Tokyo Summer Olympics. Organizers introduced a controversial gender testing for female athletes.
Tokyo hosts athletics Championships, amid gender testing controversy
A race walk featuring some of the world's top athletes has opened the prestigious nine-day event. The championships are taking place four years after the COVID pandemic disrupted the Tokyo Summer Olympics.
Why Germany, German language is becoming popular in Turkey
More and more Turkish high schools and universities are offering German courses, and an increasing number of Turkish people are studying in German universities. What's behind the trend?
Germany updates: Local election to test Merz coalition
Political parties will be holding final campaigns ahead of a local election in North Rhine-Westphalia. The poll is being seen locally as the first test of Friedrich Merz's coalition government. DW has more.
Nepal: First woman PM takes charge, calm returns to streets
Nepal has appointed an interim Prime Minister after a week of fiery protests. Meanwhile, the President has dissolved the parliament and set March 5 as the date for the country’s election.
Border wall between Azerbaijan and Armenia divides village of Kirants
A new concrete border wall now splits the Armenian village of Kirants in two. How has it changed people's lives? And how stable is the peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan?
Chagas disease: 'Kissing bug' spreads in the US
Chagas disease, previously prevalent mainly in Latin America, is now increasingly occurring in the US. The "kissing bug" passes on a parasite that can cause life-threatening damage to the heart and nerves.
Western Germany: AfD set for success in local elections
In Germany's western city of Gelsenkirchen, the far-right AfD did well in this year's general election. Now the party hopes to win in local elections there. It's a nightmare scenario for many.
US, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt call for Sudan truce
The US, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt have proposed a roadmap for peace in conflict-battered Sudan. The plan calls for a permanent ceasefire and a transition to civilian-led governance.
